Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts

The Holy Spirit’s Role and Function in the Godhead

 As a husband or wife have a role and function in their marriage, in much the same way the Holy Spirit has a special role and function in the Godhead.  In connection with the Holy Spirit’s role, I think it … Continue reading

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

  As we can see from His name Holy Spirit… He is holy.  He is holy simply because He is God.  He is the holy spirit of God and we call Him Holy Spirit.  Thus, being God, we know that … Continue reading

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Practice Keeping Your Eyes Pure: Fighting Against Pornography

   Some would say, “It is impossible these days to keep your eyes pure, because there is so much pornography out there; we see it practically everywhere we go.”  But I want to tell you that with God’s help, and … Continue reading

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Practice Right Thinking For Holiness–Philippians 4:8

   The practice of meditating on the Word will be most beneficial for right thinking, because when you are meditating on the scriptures your mind is occupied with right thoughts.  And the scriptures will also guide you in what else … Continue reading

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7 Things to Practice for Holiness

  1.  Practice consecration with prayer.  Consecration is the act of giving ourselves completely to God through prayer for His will and service, recognizing that our life and all that we have is His. E.M. Bounds has said: “Prayer enters … Continue reading

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How to Be Holy: The Process of Holiness

   Holiness is a process, which means that it takes time and continual effort.  It doesn’t happen all at once.  It is a process of transformation by renewal (Rom. 12:2).  Renewal starts with the mind and then works into the … Continue reading

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God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading

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Six Reasons to Be Holy

Not everyone desires holiness. But just in case you do, just in case God has put it on your heart to be like Him, I think you will find these point helpful. Here are six reasons to be holy. 1.  … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Holiness

I think we have a good definition of holiness in Psalms 15:1-2.  Here David asks, “Lord, who may dwell in Your sanctuary?  Who may live on Your holy hill?  Then he answers himself: “He whose walk is blameless and who … Continue reading

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God’s Ten Purposes for Prayer

    This is an excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer.  You can get it as an e-book at my website. 1.  Prayer is God’s idea as the way to acquire salvation.  Whether it is verbal prayer or a … Continue reading

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